Carina van der Linde

If you love large flowering shrubs, Azaleas (Rhododendrons) should have a place in your garden. These flowering plants are a favorite in ornamental gardens because they create striking blooms during fall and spring and grow very well in shady areas. Azaleas look their absolute best if you pair them with other plants that can create […]

Caladiums (Caladium), also referred to as the heart of Jesus, angel wings, or elephant ear, are easily identified by their heart-shaped leaves and are excellent editions to shade gardens. There are over 1000 different species of caladium plants, which greatly vary in size and leaf color. Most caladiums boast colorful foliage with interesting red, green,

Amaranths (Amaranthus) are very interesting plants to grow in your garden. There are 70 species of this flowering crop plant, and some varieties are better equipped as food crops. In contrast, other species, like prince’s feather (A. hypochondriacus) or Joseph’s coat (A. tricolor), are more attractive and better for ornamental gardens. Amaranth plants are often

The poppy flower (Papaver) or corn rose is iconic because it is the national flower of Poland and red poppies are often worn as a wartime remembrance. At the same time, these flowers have some crucial historical significance; most love growing them because they are striking and beautiful. These wildflowers stand out in open fields

Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) is one of the most beautiful herbs to add to your garden space. This charming perennial produces clusters of pink or purple flowers on tall spikes that look striking, and their delicate leaves can add a lot of texture to your spaces. This showy member of the mint family is perfect for

Camellias (Camellia japonica) are often referred to as the queens of winter flowers. These shrubs or small trees are renowned for their exquisite blooms that look striking during fall and winters that tend to be dull.  It is the perfect plant to perk up your garden during winter time, and it will even look good

Black mondo grass (Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’) is one of the most interesting plants you can add to your garden. This type of ornamental grass produces dramatic black foliage that will strongly contrast any lighter-toned plants in your garden. These grasses will only grow up to 8 inches tall and sometimes produce pinkish-white flowers followed by

From early spring to early fall, Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides) is most renowned for its intoxicating perfume and gorgeous waxy blossoms. These blooming shrubs attract pollinators such as bees and hummingbirds to your garden and are excellent for constructing borders or barriers. Gardenias look incredibly charming if you pair them with other plants like sweet marjoram,

Japanese forest grass (Hakkonechloa macra), also called Hakone grass, is one of the most popular shade-loving perennial grasses because it is one of the few varieties that can flourish in these low-light conditions. These grassy plants produce flowers, but Japanese forest grass blooms are tiny, nondescript, and usually go unnoticed. Most people grow these deciduous